The Ally, written by Itamar Moses (The Band's Visit) and directed by Theater Wit Artistic Director Jeremy Wechsler, is a darkly funny and deeply human play receiving its Midwest Premiere at Theater Wit. When a student asks professor Asaf to sign a petition condemning police brutality, he wants to do the right thing — until he realizes the manifesto is broader than he imagined, and every choice feels like betrayal. As the debate roars through his Midwestern campus and his ex-girlfriend takes the lead, Asaf is pulled into a political storm that tests his convictions and his sense of self. The cast features Jordan Lane Shappell as Asaf, K Chinthana Sotakoun as Gwen, DeVaughn Asante Loman as Baron, Mira Kessler as Rachel, Sharyon Culberson as Nakia, Eliyah Arman Ghaeini as Farid, and Evan Ozer as Reuven.
Cast and Creative Team for The Ally at Theater Wit
Cast
Sharyon Culberson
Nakia
Eliyah Arman Ghaeini
Farid
Evan Ozer
Reuven
K Chinthana Sotakoun
Gwen
Jordan Lane Shappell
Asaf
DeVaughn Asante Loman
Baron
Mira Kessler
Rachel
Creative Team
Matthew Eggers
Costume Designer
Piper Kirchhofer
Lighting Designer
Joe Cerqua
Composer and Sound Designer
Sarah Luse
Stage Manager
Matthew R. Chase
Production Manager
Joe Schermoly
Scenic Designer
Jeremy Wechsler
Director
Claire Simon
Casting Director
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